Beveridge backs civil government for Puerto Rico bill
Senate debate centers on removing Dingley duties from Puerto Rico imports. Beveridge argues for civil government with eventual free trade, while party factions seek amendments. House approves army appropriations aid and confirms Boreing. Parker of New Jersey introduces Puerto Rico relief revenue bill.
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McClearn Named Head of Customs Office
Marblehead Washington March 2 The President sent to the Senate today the nomination of McClearn as Collector of Customs for the district of Marblehead. Governor Kentrek, Wen Prooktela F. and Eanes William 1 4 are mentioned in connection with the appointment and confirmations.
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Congress to Consider War Tax Reduction in Coming Sessions
Washington reports that Congress is moving toward reducing war revenue taxes though no presidential message on the matter is planned. Treasury scrutiny aims to find safe reduction channels while avoiding business disruption. Proposals center on trimming twenty five to thirty million annually, with focus on stamps and revenue lines, subject to leaders in both houses agreeing on a rapid legislative program.
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Philippine Commission to Have Broad Powers in Philippines
Washington March 29 The Philippine commission met Secretary Root for three hours to map its two year plan. The secretary said the commission would have far broader powers than its predecessors in selecting civil officers and handling problems in the Philippines. The civilian authorities would largely control the matter with minimal friction with the military. The full commission will meet again tomorrow before sailing to Manila aboard the Hancock on April 15.
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Ide
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Taft
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Hancock
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Tomerres
President to Promote Captain Cotten to Rear Admiral
The President today informed Captain Charles Cotten of the U S Navy that he will be advanced to rear admiral. This leadership move follows Cotten’s distinguished service and commands in pivotal naval operations.
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Rar al Cotton
Wadi Miych
Charles Cotten
Lepomas JUIBALe and Casa Books Advertisement
The notice lists book types and services for accounting ledgers journals day books invoices and memoranda in fine bindings. It states attention to low prices and watermarked bindings and mentions Thomas H. Lawter, an attorney at Merrimack Street.
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OUP Mank
Krerrt
Thomas H. Lawter
Merrimack
Maine Wolf Hunt Tales Tossed From Local Folklore
A Cardville New York Sun letter claims no wolves remain in Maine, yet a three week hunt near Duck Lake and Great Pond reveals men chasing dogs and cheap bounties. Hunters kill twenty dogs and four foxes while a wether is used as bait, exposing flawed bounty incentives and wild dog overpopulation.
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Great Pond
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Greenfield
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Costuman Meadows
Harpish fragment on cycling wind and riding habits
A fragmented antique critique from Harper's Magazine discusses riding with the wind, urging cyclists to match the breeze rather than fight it. The garbled text urges steady, efficient motion, avoiding overexertion and maintaining equipment such as the chain, with hints of social commentary woven through the jumbled lines.
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Tefrain
London
Fragmentary verse snippet on deafness and fever tolls
A garbled OCR fragment references deafness and illness with phrases about times and golds. It mentions bows or bowers and people who have heeded times, suggesting a dated or poetic regional item. Details are unclear but imply a reflective or lamenting tone.
Broad A Pronunciation Imitation in American Speech
Hartford Times discusses how early American speech adopted a broad north English a sound seen in words like pass and grass. The piece warns this pronunciation is a fashionable affectation, un-American, and urges authentic speech choices over imitation of English accents.
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Plymouth
England
New England
New York
Dahde
Dahnee
Frahnee
Ieland
Eshamed
Hartford Times
Teasing Gore and the Eames Trent Case In Focus
Fragmentary OCR hints at a crime or court matter involving Gore and the Eames Trent names. Readable bits suggest a Local or regional incident with legal action or investigation. Further readable context is needed to confirm event, location, or date.
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